This Year's Program
2022 Program Schedule
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March 24, Thursday
Organizing Meeting
7:00 pm in the Town Hall Auditorium
Club business update, pay membership dues, finalize booklet details, discuss By Laws,
arrange Hospitality assignments (hint: attendees get best choices!), fill jobs needing volunteers...
Positions still needing filling: Publicity, especially for Special Events
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April 21st, Thursday
Curb Appeal
Speaker: Jaqueline Clark, Garden Designs by Jacqueline, LLC
Inspirational ideas to help add creativity and visual appeal to landscapes.
7:00pm, Academy Hall
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April 23, Saturday
Earth Day Putter
9-11 am**
Senior Center and TWB Gazebo
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May 19th, Thursday
Dragons & Damsels
Laura Beltran, Acadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Mass Audobon
Explore the world of dragonflies and damselflies. Discover their significance in
the ecosystem, their fascinating life-cycles, and tips on how to identify the
common species in our area
7:00pm, Academy Hall
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May 30th, Monday
HGC Annual Memorial Day Plant Sale
8:00am to Noon, Academy Hall
Drop off plants on Sunday. Help with pricing and set up on Sunday and/or
selling plants on Monday.
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June 26th, Sunday
A Garden Tea Party
At the home of Ginny Blake
2:00 pm
Bring your own tea cup and dress for a garden party!
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July 21st, Thursday
Hampden Garden Club Annual Potluck Picnic
and Perennial Plant Exchange
At the home of Don & Carol Collins
6:00 pm
Everyone bring a dish to share and a potted perennial to exchange.
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August 18th, Thursday
Garden Tour
Gardening in Containers
At the home of Ralph D’Amico
near Forest Park, Spfld
6:00pm
Meet at 5:30pm at Academy Hall to Carpool
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September 10th, Saturday
Happy Birthday HGC!
A Special Celebration of the Hampden Garden Club's 90th Birthday
The Hampden Historical Society and the Hampden Garden Club
will host a special exhibit of Hampden Garden Club History
2-4pm, Academy Hall
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September 15th, Thursday
"Thornton Burgess"
Dave Cesan, Longtime Hampden resident & amateur local historian
In celebration of the Hampden Garden Club's 90th Anniversary, this slide presentation
will cover Thornton Burgess, one of the HGC's most famous members.
7:00pm, Academy Hall
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October 20th, Thursday
Oktoberfest
Beer Making and Fermentation
Dave Buel, Scantic River Brewery
7pm, Academy Hall
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Date/Time TBA
Annual Library Holiday Decorating
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December 10th, Saturday
Annual Holiday Gathering
At the home of Lil & Mike Fedora
Bring a friend/spouse to the final meeting of the year. Join us for a
light catered meal and socializing.
Bring a wrapped gift to exchange.
6:00pm